US Bridges

US 87 SB over Canadian River

Good

Potter County, Texas · 15.0 MI N of Sl 335 · Structure no. 041880004105092

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
615 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,620
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 87 SB over Canadian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 SB over Canadian River in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,620 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,480 by 2031. The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 87 SB
CrossesCanadian River
Location15.0 MI N of Sl 335
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateTexas
Coordinates35.4695, -101.88016
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length615 ft (187.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,620 (2023)
Projected traffic20,480 by 2031
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 SB over Canadian River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 87 SB over Canadian River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 87 SB over Canadian River carry?

About 12,620 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 87 SB over Canadian River?

The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 SB over Canadian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.